Maithili
Meaning of Maithili
Maithili is a unique and beautiful name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the Maithili language, which is primarily spoken in the Bihar region of India and Nepal. The name Maithili is also associated with the Hindu goddess Sita, who is believed to be an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. The pronunciation of Maithili is MY-thuh-lee (/maɪˈθi.li/). In terms of popularity, Maithili has had a steady presence in the United States, with occurrences recorded as far back as 2003. While not among the most common names, it holds a special charm and individuality for those seeking something less mainstream for their child.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as MY-thuh-lee (/maɪˈθi.li/)
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Notable People Named Maithili
| Maithili Thakur is a versatile Indian playback singer known for her expertise in Indian classical music and folk music, with a wide repertoire spanning various languages including Hindi, Bengali, Maithili, Urdu, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Tamil, and English. |
| Maithili Sharan Gupt was a prominent modern Hindi poet known for his contributions to Khari Boli poetry and was honored with the title of Rashtra Kavi for his influential work during India's freedom struggle. |
